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MaKey MaKey Kits

What is a MaKey MaKey?

MaKey MaKey is an invention kit which allows you to turn conductive items into touchpads that can be recognized by your computer. Essentially, it’s a keyboard hack. MaKey MaKey lets you create new keyboard keys from everyday conductive objects, like fruits, Play-Doh, people, coins, aluminun foil, and more. Watch this video from the creators of MaKey MaKey.

Check out a MaKey MaKey kit at the Youth Services Desk!

The library has 4 MaKey MaKey kits that you can check out and take home. Each kit includes:

  • 1 MaKey MaKey HID board
  • 1 USB cable
  • 7 alligator clips
  • 15 jumper wires
  • 1 foot of conductive disposable tape
  • Getting Started Guide/kit inventory

Kits go out for 3 weeks, with no renewals, and you must have a Northbrook Public Library card.